to avoid or refrain from something for fear of negative consequences, bad luck, or causing offense

without concealing anything; straightforwardly

to speak one's mind freely and directly without any concealment or hesitation

to avoid a taboo (usu. on the given names of emperors or one's elders)

to steadfastly refuse to discuss a matter or treat it as a deep secret

to make a full confession; to plead guilty

to hold back from saying precisely what is on one's mind

concealing a fault to avoid criticism, keep one's shortcomings secret, or refuse to listen to advice

taboo name (e.g. of a deceased elder or an emperor)

to speak one's mind directly and without any reservation or concealment

to violate a general social taboo or use a forbidden word or character

A cross symbol (×) used to replace a character one does not wish to display, often for privacy or censorship.

the name of a person who has passed away, often used in a ritualistic or respectful context

a word or expression used to avoid a taboo reference or an unpleasant subject